Supported Living Service Manager

Optimo Care Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

About Us:

At My Life Choice LTD, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to individuals with complex health needs. We specialise in supporting individuals with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, complex behaviours that challenge, and those who require a high level of support and personal care. Our mission is to promote independence, individuality, and dignity for those we support, ensuring they can live healthy, happy lives and fully access their community.

Role Overview:

We are currently seeking a compassionate, proactive, and experienced Service Manager to join our team. This pivotal role involves managing and overseeing support workers who assist individuals within their own homes. You will ensure that each individual’s specific needs are met with the highest standards of care.

As a Service Manager, you will play an integral part in providing leadership and support to a team of dedicated staff, helping them to deliver person-centred care to individuals with complex needs. The role requires a strong focus on maintaining high standards of care, promoting healthy relationships, and ensuring the individuals we support can live independently and access the community.

This role reports directly to the Deputy/Registered Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Managing and Supervising Support Workers: Oversee a team of support workers to ensure high-quality care and support is provided.
2. Individual Care Plans: Regularly update and review care plans, ensuring they remain person-centred and appropriate to the needs of the individuals we support.
3. Risk Assessments: Conduct and review detailed risk assessments, ensuring compliance with DOLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) and the safety of individuals.
4. Managing Compliance and Audits: Ensure that all compliance requirements, including audits and regulatory standards, are met.
5. Attending Reviews and Meetings: Attend care reviews, stakeholder meetings, and liaise with families and professionals to ensure the best outcomes for individuals.
6. Promoting Independence and Individuality: Ensure that the support provided enables individuals to live as independently as possible while respecting their unique preferences and needs.
7. Team Development: Hold regular supervisions, conduct team meetings, and ensure the ongoing training and development of your team.
8. Recruitment and Staffing: Lead the recruitment process for support workers, ensuring staffing levels meet the demands of the service.
9. Supporting Daily Activities: Oversee support in daily activities such as personal care, medication administration, and maintaining a clean and accessible home environment.
10. Ensuring Healthy Relationships: Foster an environment that promotes positive and respectful relationships between individuals, support workers, and their families.
11. Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with both the team and external stakeholders.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

1. Experience: Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within social care or health services, supporting individuals with complex needs.
2. Leadership: Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
3. Person-Centred Approach: A passion for supporting individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives.
4. Knowledge of Safeguarding and DOLS: In-depth knowledge of safeguarding procedures and the legal frameworks surrounding DOLS.
5. Risk Assessment and Care Planning: Ability to conduct risk assessments and update care plans effectively.
6. Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with people from all backgrounds.
7. Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of the regulatory environment, including CQC guidelines, and experience with audits and quality assurance.
8. Organisational Skills: Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
9. Problem Solving: Ability to work proactively and creatively to resolve challenges.
10. Previous Experience of PBS: We are seeking candidates with experience in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and NAPPI (Non-Abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention) training (preferred).

Benefits of Working with My Life Choice LTD:

1. Flexible Working: Full-time, permanent contracts with flexibility to accommodate work-life balance.
2. Comprehensive Training: Optimo learning academy - Ongoing training and development to help you grow within the role and the company.
3. Career Progression: Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.
4. Supportive Team Environment: A friendly and supportive team committed to delivering the highest standard of care.
5. Employee Assistance Program: Everyone receives the health assured EAP, ensuring professional support is always available for whatever life throws at you, because your wellbeing matters.
6. Reward Gateway: Access to a wide range of non-salary benefits and genuine shopping discounts.
7. £250 Refer-a-Friend Scheme: Receive a £250 bonus when you refer someone who successfully joins the team.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with complex needs and want to lead a team that shares this commitment, we would love to hear from you.

My Life Choice LTD is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.

INDMLC